Guy de Cointet: Missing Link of Californian Conceptual Art
Guy de Cointet, born in Oran in 1934, moved to the United States early, evolving from word and image to performance in New York and Los Angeles. His early work involved typography codes and books, leading him to theater and performance through explorations of meaning beyond the page. Influenced by Mallarmé, Tzara, and Roussel, he in turn influenced Allen Ruppersberg, Mike Kelley, and Paul McCarthy.
Key facts
- Guy de Cointet was born in Oran in 1934.
- He moved to the United States early in his life.
- He evolved from word and image to performance in New York and Los Angeles.
- His early work involved typography codes and books.
- His exploration of meaning beyond the page led to theater and performance.
- He was influenced by Mallarmé, Tzara, and Roussel.
- He influenced Allen Ruppersberg, Mike Kelley, and Paul McCarthy.
Entities
Artists
- Guy de Cointet
- Allen Ruppersberg
- Mike Kelley
- Paul McCarthy
- Stéphane Mallarmé
- Tristan Tzara
- Raymond Roussel
Locations
- Oran
- Algeria
- United States
- New York
- Los Angeles
Sources
- artpress —